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News: ESPND: Bruce Carter much better than Rob Ryan thought

IRVING, Texas – Rob Ryan has never been shy to predict great things for one of his players, but even the Cowboys defensive coordinator didn’t see this coming from Bruce Carter.

The second-year inside linebacker has played pretty well all season, but he’s emerged as a star since Sean Lee’s season-ending injury.

“I never thought he’d have the ascension that Sean Lee did, but he has,” Ryan said. “I mean, he has. That’s the bottom line. This guy has become a hell of a football player right in front of our eyes this season.

“I wouldn’t have predicted that. Absolutely not. But he is a tremendous football player. He’s playing as fast as his great athleticism allows him to play. He’s smart. He works hard. He’s with (linebackers coach Matt) Eberflus all the time.

I do think a lot of the credit has to go the LB coach, Eberfluss. The notion that Carter was fast and could chase plays down in space was well known. I think his instincts and physicality in the run game were in doubt until this season but he seems to have put those notions to rest.

I don't think the stellar play of Lee and Carter is some fluke - scouts and coaches both did their jobs on those two guys.

I hope Lee gets through the injuries and can put together a few good seasons, but right now it's been disappointing.

I love Lee's contribution so far I just think the team needs to add ILB depth just in case.

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I don't think Lee is worth the risk unless the contract is full of incentives for games played. He just keeps tearing something. He has reached the age where you expect full physical maturity but he has still torn ligaments in each of the past two years.